Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos state command, have uncovered and dismantled an illegal baby factory in Badagry, arresting two suspects and rescuing 28 victims in the process.
The operation, carried out after three weeks of intelligence-led surveillance, took place overnight between April 15 and 16, 2026, at Okuju, Ilado, road 1, Zone 1 area of Olorunda, Badagry.
Speaking to journalists on Friday, the state commandant, Mr. Adedotun Keshinro, said the raid followed the directive of the Commandant General, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, to intensify technology-driven efforts against criminal activities nationwide.
According to him, the suspects allegedly used a Facebook account to lure pregnant women into the facility, promising payments ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦1 million in exchange for their babies after delivery.
A total of 28 victims were rescued from the premises, including 17 heavily pregnant women, one adult male, and 10 children, some of them infants.
Preliminary findings revealed that one of the victims lost her pregnancy due to the harsh and unhealthy conditions in the facility.
Items recovered from the scene include a pumping machine, generator, six standing fans, two gas cylinders, a burner, large cooking pots, five Android phones, four large mats, and assorted food items.
Keshinro condemned the operation of such facilities, describing it as inhumane and criminal, driven by greed and disregard for human dignity.
He added that both the suspects and the rescued victims have been handed over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for further investigation and necessary action, assuring that all those involved will be prosecuted.
